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Which layer of the skin is responsible for protecting underlying tissues from abrasion and other mechanical insults, chemicals, pathogens, and ultraviolet (UV) light?
Which layer of the skin is responsible for protecting underlying tissues from abrasion and other mechanical insults, chemicals, pathogens, and ultraviolet (UV) light?
What is the function of the hypodermis in the skin?
What is the function of the hypodermis in the skin?
Which term refers to the body's largest organ?
Which term refers to the body's largest organ?
What is the role of skin in thermoregulation?
What is the role of skin in thermoregulation?
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Which layer of the skin contains a variety of nerves and specialized receptors that collect sensory information about the external environment and interactions with foreign bodies?
Which layer of the skin contains a variety of nerves and specialized receptors that collect sensory information about the external environment and interactions with foreign bodies?
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